Lime Hollow

Lime Hollow is a protected natural area in New York spanning roughly 430 acres across multiple ecological zones with marl ponds, peat bogs, and ridge-and-depression terrain shaped by glacial activity. These varied habitats support different plant and animal communities across the site.

The environmental education center opened in 1993 using the grounds of a former railroad corridor to support learning and conservation. This establishment marked the beginning of organized educational programs in the area.

Schools in the area use the grounds for field observations and nature classes at the education center located here. This learning space receives support and resources from local community organizations.

The area has roughly 12 miles of trails with varying difficulty and terrain types for visitors to explore. Summer hiking and winter snowshoeing are both possible depending on weather and season.

The Phillips Memorial Trail leads to Chicago Bog, where plants like Labrador tea thrive in calcium-rich mudstone soil. These specialized species are adapted to conditions found in very few places locally.